Re: Dobermans
Reply #6 –
I installed an automatic gate a couple of years ago. Best thing I've ever done.
Yes good gates, locks, a loud alarm system that you actually bother to use and movement sensors lights are the best deterrents. I have a friend who is in Vic Pol and he tells me the one thing crims hate is attention. You don't need to scare the sh1te out of everyone, blind them with lumens or try to kill them, just draw attention to their activities. Even simple stuff like low voltage path lights and side lights that come on with movement will help deter them. He also says it's uncanny how many of the recent crimes are caused by people who have great house security, house doors like draw bridges, but fail to lock up their garage or laundry door.
I've had a lot of dogs, the best guard dogs we have had were a Blue Heeler and a Collie Kelpie Cross. Because they were small enough to sleep inside, smart enough to be suspicious/curious and vocal enough to offer some warning.